LESOTHO WATER AND SEWERAGE COMPANY (WASCO)
VACANCY: WATER PRODUCTION OPERATOR – MAFETENG
Purpose of the Role
The Water Treatment Plant Operator ensures that the water treatment plant produces reliable, safe drinking water that meets all regulations, operating manuals/procedures, and Water Works standards.
Key Tasks
Operations:
- Conduct handover with the previous shift operator.
- Monitor the status of the plant and pump stations, including parameters such as flow, pressures, chemical feeds, levels, and quality indicators; investigate variances and make necessary adjustments.
- Prepare chemicals (automatically or manually by lifting packaged chemicals into designated hoppers/dosing tanks) to ensure adequate supply for the shift.
- Check stock levels of raw lime, polymers, and other chemicals.
- Monitor equipment running parameters and log results hourly or as per standard operating procedures.
- Rotate duty and standby equipment to ensure balanced running hours.
- Collect representative treatment process samples; perform quality tests (turbidity, pH, chlorine residual, etc.) and take appropriate action based on results.
- Maintain plant records, including logs, daily diaries, and chemical inventories, ensuring compliance.
- Produce quality water to meet demand while maintaining production losses below 10% by minimizing spillages.
- Perform preventive maintenance, including lubrication, operating adjustments, and cleaning.
- Receive work assignments, service priorities, and other duties as assigned by the Supervisor.
- Clean the workstation as per cleaning schedule.
- Conduct backwash sequences based on filter running hours.
- Conduct desludge sequences based on settling tank running hours.
- Ensure adequate pumps are available to achieve the required plant inflow.
- Respond promptly and appropriately to environmental, electrical, or mechanical emergencies to maintain compliance with policies and procedures.
- Perform first-line operational and maintenance inspection and testing of system assets (e.g., standby pumps, chemical feeders, compressors).
- Identify repair needs, spare parts, and tools to inform budgeting.
Reporting:
- Report incidents or accidents immediately.
- Report defective equipment and follow up on maintenance.
- Report on stock levels of process chemicals.
Health and Safety:
- Use provided PPE while performing duties.
- Participate in and support all Health and Safety programs and initiatives, such as inspections, meetings, hazard assessments, and incident tracking.
Core Competencies
- Analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work with and manipulate figures.
- Knowledge of instrumentation and control equipment.
- Assertiveness and strong sense of drive for delivery and follow-through.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Generic Competencies
- Honesty, integrity, and strong work ethic.
- Customer focus and service excellence.
- Citizen/customer orientation.
- Information technology application.
- Valuing and protecting the natural environment.
Minimum Qualifications and Experience
- Diploma in Civil Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or Mechanical Engineering.
- At least 2 years’ experience in a similar role.
Salary and Benefits
A competitive salary and benefits package will be offered to the successful candidate.
Submission of Applications
Application forms are available on the WASCO website and must be accompanied by:
- A detailed CV.
- Names of two referees.
- Certified copies of educational certificates and transcripts.
Application Form Link: https://www.wasco.co.ls/application-form/
Closing Date: 19 November 2025
Disclaimers
- Applications received after the closing date will not be considered.
- Correspondence will only be conducted with shortlisted candidates.
- Selection interviews will be held at a date, time, and place determined by WASCO.
- Shortlisted candidates will be required to authenticate information provided in their CVs.
- WASCO reserves the right not to fill the advertised position if no suitable candidate is identified.
- Employment of the successful candidate is subject to positive police clearance.